The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Scientific Research And Development 72 - Scientific research and development
101 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 October 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 December 2008
Foreseen end date
28 February 2009
Description
The Copenhagen-based biotechnology company Genmab dismisses 101 employees as a result of a
portfolio review and assessment of the organisation. This was announced in a Stock Exchange release on 8 October 2008. Genmab is a international biotechnology company focused on developing fully human
antibody therapeutics for medical needs. Information on the number employed at the company was not given in the announcement.
Eurofound (2008), Genmab, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 68042, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68042.
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